colonialism
/kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/
colonialism
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- 1.
The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
"The legacy of colonialism continues to affect many nations."
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The legacy of colonialism is still felt today.
The legacy of colonialism is still felt today.
We discussed the negative impacts of colonialism on developing nations.
We discussed the negative impacts of colonialism on developing nations.
The history textbook detailed the rise and fall of colonialism.
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How do you pronounce colonialism?
colonialism is pronounced [/kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does colonialism mean?
colonialism means "colonialism". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is colonialism?
colonialism is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The legacy of colonialism is still felt today." — used to mean "colonialism".
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